LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Flatwater Free Press as Left-Center biased based on political reporting and editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Flatwater Free Press is an independent publication run by Nebraska Journalism Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Located in Nebraska. Flatwater Free Press is a nonprofit network of local newsrooms that includes Silicon Prairie News.
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Funded by / Ownership
Flatwater Free Press is owned and operated by Nebraska Journalism Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by donations and grants from organizations like the Google News Initiative.
Analysis / Bias
The Flatwater Free Press engages in investigative journalism and community news reporting, often highlighting issues related to government transparency, social justice, and environmental concerns. Articles and headlines contain moderately loaded emotional language such as this Lincoln has paid millions – far more than Omaha – to settle employee lawsuits. More are looming. Like most others, this story is thorough, relying on credible sources such as government documents and outlets like Grist.
Editorially, they have a dedicated opinion section. Many reports favor the left, such as After 40 years, Omaha’s queer choir has a story to tell about the city’s history. Other stories focus on social and environmental justice as well as government accountability.
In general, The Flatwater Free Press is fact-based and holds moderately progressive viewpoints.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Flatwater Free Press as Left-Center biased based on political reporting and editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 09/13/2024)
Source: https://flatwaterfreepress.org/
Last Updated on September 13, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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